Q5.1: Are calculations of loads for an actual structure needed for the reports (i.e. tile weights, facades, plumbing, electricals, furnitures, live loads, etc.)? or is only the balsa calculations are needed for the strength assessment of real structural loadings? (In this case the balsa model already scales the real self weight of the structure, and the metal rods scales the mentioned loadings above)

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Answer: Only the weight and loading for the balsa wood structure need to be considered.  The weight of a real, full-scale structure does not need to be computed at any point during the competition.